What's it like in Downtown Bakersfield?

Travellers will be sure to enjoy their time in Bakersfield's Downtown Bakersfield neighbourhood. Make sure that you visit Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater as part of your Downtown Bakersfield travel plans.

Where is the best place to stay in Downtown Bakersfield?

Based on Expedia customer reviews, The Padre Hotel is the highest ranked property in Downtown Bakersfield. This hotel is a short 12-minute walk from Dignity Health Arena, and it offers a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre. Other top choices in the neighbourhood include Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center and Best Western Plus Hill House .

If I need to cancel my hotel reservation in Downtown Bakersfield, will I receive a refund?

Yes, you'll find most room reservations are fully refundable if cancelled prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, it may still be possible to cancel it and get a refund within 24 hours of booking. Add your dates and click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to get the top deals on offer in Downtown Bakersfield.

What can I see and do in this Bakersfield neighbourhood?

Sights like Fox Theater, Bakersfield Museum of Art and Buena Vista Museum of Natural History & Science can be part of your cultural tour of Downtown Bakersfield. Dignity Health Arena and Kern County Veterans Memorial are some other stops worth a visit in the neighbourhood. McMurtrey Aquatic Center, Kern County Museum and Sam Lynn Ballpark are just a few of the places to visit in and around Downtown Bakersfield. While you're out sightseeing, Camelot Park and Buck Owens Crystal Palace are a couple of additional sights to visit in Bakersfield.

How can I get around Downtown Bakersfield and the greater Bakersfield area?

To venture out of town, take a train from Bakersfield Station.

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Our top choices for Downtown Bakersfield hotels

The Padre Hotel

Downtown Bakersfield

David

includes taxes & fees

16 Mar - 17 Mar

Best Western Plus Hill House

Downtown Bakersfield

Jaymi

includes taxes & fees

16 Mar - 17 Mar

Bakersfield Marriott at the Convention Center

Downtown Bakersfield

Jose

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Best Western Heritage Inn

28.9 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Luis

includes taxes & fees

16 Mar - 17 Mar

Hyatt Place Bakersfield

7.4 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Martin

includes taxes & fees

22 Mar - 23 Mar

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

9.2 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Richard

Motel 6 Bakersfield, CA - East

9.6 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Marisa

includes taxes & fees

16 Mar - 17 Mar

Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield/Hwy 58, CA

9.3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

mathew

includes taxes & fees

23 Mar - 24 Mar

Americas Best Value Inn & Suites Bakersfield E

9.4 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Mark

includes taxes & fees

5 Mar - 6 Mar

Holiday Inn Express and Suites Bakersfield Central by IHG

2.9 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Veronica

includes taxes & fees

13 Mar - 14 Mar

WoodSpring Suites Bakersfield East

9.7 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Yasmin

includes taxes & fees

4 Mar - 5 Mar

Super 8 by Wyndham Bakersfield Ca

3.8 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Charlene

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

Quality Inn & Suites near Downtown Bakersfield

2.3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Danny

includes taxes & fees

16 Mar - 17 Mar

Hampton Inn & Suites Bakersfield Central

West Park Community, 3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Renett

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Bakersfield North

9 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Lyall

includes taxes & fees

10 Mar - 11 Mar

Spark by Hilton Bakersfield Central

Oleander - Sunset, 2.4 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Shay

includes taxes & fees

16 Mar - 17 Mar

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Bakersfield

3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Ruchika

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Bakersfield North/Airport

8.9 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Scott

includes taxes & fees

16 Mar - 17 Mar

Hourglass Hotel, Trademark Collection by Wyndham

3 km from Downtown Bakersfield

Rickiya

includes taxes & fees

15 Mar - 16 Mar

Holiday Inn Express & Suites Bakersfield Airport by IHG

9.6 km from Downtown Bakersfield

John

includes taxes & fees

1 Apr - 2 Apr

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Our guide on where to stay in Downtown Bakersfield

Find the best Downtown Bakersfield areas for the activities you enjoy most.

Mettler

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Wheeler Ridge

Shopping and restaurants are notable features of Wheeler Ridge. You might consider stopping by Outlets at Tejon while you're exploring the neighbourhood.

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Bakersfield welcome sign, a wide arched street sign. Also known as the Bakersfield Neon Arch, it is one of the most recognizable landmarks in Bakersfield, California.

West Park Community

West Park Community might not have many top sights, but Buck Owens Crystal Palace and Fox Theater are two attractions nearby that you can check out.

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The Kern River oilfield in Oildale, Bakersfield, California, USA. Following an unprecedented four year long drought, Bakersfield is now the driest city in the USA, driven by clima

Rosedale

You might make a stop by Gaslight Melodrama Theatre & Music Hall while you're exploring Rosedale.

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East Bakersfield

While East Bakersfield isn't home to many top sights, Dignity Health Arena and Fox Theater are some notable places to visit nearby.

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Top Downtown Bakersfield Hotel Reviews

Vagabond Inn Bakersfield South

10/10 Excellent

"Gorgeous property & staff! Such helpful & hardworking housekeepers. Especially Stephanie who handled a difficult & unfortunate situation with professionalism & continued hard work!"